Picturesque route from the Ardeche basin into the Auvergne in mid France. A combination of mountain passes and tight switchbacks, best suited to GS riders only inasmuch that the road surfaces are not billiard table smooth. However, the scenery and views are stunning. Many photo opportunities will pr...

A group of us visit Vichy and ride this road at least once a year.It can be very, very fast if you feel the need. Nice cafe in Ambert on the right as you get to the lights.See D906/907 from Ambert as well.

The section between thiers and Ambert sweeps through a long valley, high speed open corners everywhere.
The southern section nearing le puy is fast and open but the scenery isnt so good. AS you approach le puy look for the huge statue of christ towering over the village, religious or not its an ama...

A fantastic route! Murat is a lovely town and the first part of the ride from there to the Puy Mary is very pleasant.Once at the summit the views are breathtaking, there's also a nice cafe that's worth stopping off at.
After refreshment continue down the other side in to the valley and on t...

A reasonable route into the Auvergne, coming off the A75 at Brioude and rising up into the hills. A good road surface, mostly straight with sections of dual carriageway at the Brioude end, followed by a few ups and downs then getting more interesting with more corners and better views as the road ri...

This is a great stretch of road. Heading south out of Le Puy on the N88 the road climbs out of the town and up onto the plateau. The first 35km or so to Pradelles offers good scenery, fairly straight smooth roads without too much traffic and make a nice warm up for what lies ahead. At Pradelles cont...

Follow the N9 from Saint Flour to Loubaresse (its good to get off the A75) with a nice set of hair pin bends around the Viaduc du Garabits (touristy in summer) stop and take in the view or a boat trip. Film attached.